While the country slowly emerges from lockdown, the RIA continues to make a series of acquisitions on its way to becoming 'the Mayo Clinic of Wealth Management.'

John Pierce, who was placed on garden leave at Stifel earlier this year, takes over as head of business development at Cetera.

Technology, TAMPs and expansion are all at play, as TA Associates reinvests and Genstar Capital offers its Midas touch.

The finalists for the 2020 “Wealthies” include 155 companies across 73 categories to be recognized this year at a live, digital awards ceremony.

Tax-focused advisory Rozovics Group was previously with Cetera Financial Specialists for 17 years.

The firm has hired Jon Frojen, who played a big role in United Capital's sale to Goldman Sachs, as CFO.

Sources say it would make sense for Berthel Fisher to sell, given the low rate environment and its history with high-risk alternatives.

The first five months of Adam Antoniades’ reign as CEO have been rough, but he believes the pandemic underscores the need for financial advice, and Cetera is doubling down on understanding individual advisor needs.

We can’t let this virus hinder us from further elevating the profession and advocating on federal and state policies that could influence the trajectory of the field, says Martin Seay, FPA president.

New York City construction sites have started to reopen, reports The New York Times. More than 50 percent of U.S. malls might close by 2020, according to CNBC. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.